Brian Fuchs
About Brian Fuchs
Brian Fuchs is a Graduate Intern currently working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has extensive experience in research and teaching roles across several prestigious institutions, including Georgia Institute of Technology and Iowa State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and has a strong interest in materials characterization and nondestructive evaluation.
Current Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brian Fuchs is currently employed as a Graduate Intern at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to various projects and initiatives in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. His role involves applying his academic knowledge and research skills to support the laboratory's objectives.
Previous Experience at Georgia Institute of Technology
Before his current role, Brian worked at Georgia Institute of Technology as a Graduate Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2017. In this capacity, he supported faculty in delivering course content and assisted students in understanding complex engineering concepts. He is also currently serving as a Nuclear Engineering IUP Fellow at Georgia Tech since 2017.
Education and Expertise in Engineering
Brian Fuchs completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from Iowa State University, which he earned from 2011 to 2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation in materials characterization and nondestructive evaluation.
Research Experience and Interests
Brian has extensive research experience, including positions at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Florida as a Research Intern. His research interests focus on nondestructive evaluation, particularly in ultrasonic inspection and the characterization of materials and components beyond crack or defect detection.
Early Career and Academic Background
Brian began his academic journey at Loras College in 2010 before transferring to Iowa State University, where he studied Materials Engineering. He also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University from 2015 to 2016, gaining valuable hands-on experience in research methodologies.